6 Days Mount Kenya Climbing Chogoria Route to Point Lenana

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Would you like to discover the stunning Chogoria traverse on Mount Kenya? Then join us on this 6-day program starting from Nairobi! At 5,199 m, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa after Kilimanjaro. This stunning giant is famous for its breathtaking vegetation and wildlife. The highest peaks on Mount Kenya are Batian (5,199m), Nelion (5,188m) and Point Lenana (4,985m). On this adventure, we will climb to the top of Lenana via the Chogoria route, considered to be one of the most beautiful to the top of Mount Kenya.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch (Optional[6])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Alcoholic Beverages
Climbing Gears, Rain Jackets, Climbing Boots, Sleeping Bag

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our mountain safari guide will pick you up from the airport

OR
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Nairobi to Nanyuki

    1 stop
  • 1

    We will set off from Nairobi mid-morning and drive for 3 hours to Nanyuki. We will have lunch at the Ibis Hotel where we will sort equipment and spend the night.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Nanyuki-Old Moses

    1 stop
  • 2
    Mount Kenya National Park

    we will drive to the Sirimon Park Gate (2600m) and begin our trek. We will go through forests, bamboo and giant heather zones until we reach the high altitude moorland and the Old Moses Mountain Hut/Campsite (3300m) where we will spend the night.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Old Moses- Shipton Camp

    1 stop
  • 3
    Mount Kenya National Park

    We will follow a route that crosses the Ontulili river and further on crosses the Likii River before going up to Mackinders valley and finally, Shipton Camp below the towering peaks and glacier.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Acclimatization Day

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mount Kenya National Park

    We will acclimatize at Shipton and enjoy short treks to Oblong and Hausberg Tarn before lunch.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Shipton Camp to Mount Kenya Bandas

    1 stop
  • 5
    Mount Kenya National Park

    We will set off early, at 3am and hike up a steep scree slope and glacier 3-4 hours until we reach point Lenana (4985m) to catch site of the sunrise. Then, we will descend to Minto’s hut for breakfast. After resting a while, we will descend down a gorgeous valley with sights of The Temple, Lake Michaelson, Mushroom Rocks and Giant Billiards table before reaching the Bandas where we can enjoy a log fire, hot shower and bed.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Mount Kenya Bandas- Nairobi

    1 stop
  • 6
    Nairobi

    After breakfast you will hike down a bamboo forest where a vehicle will meet you to transfer you to Chogoria town and further to Nairobi or proceed to join a Safari.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Africa Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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